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November 17th, 2022
International Coalition Says U.S.-led AIM for Climate Project Promotes "False Solutions" and "Distractions"
International Coalition Says U.S.-led AIM for Climate Project Promotes
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT—An international coalition of climate and food sustainability leaders today warned against "false solutions" being promoted at the COP27 climate conference by AIM for Climate—"a
November 16th, 2022
Lawsuit Challenges Restrictive and Unclear GMO Food Labeling Rules
Lawsuit Challenges Restrictive and Unclear GMO Food Labeling Rules
SAN FRANCISCO—Center for Food Safety (CFS) and a coalition of food labeling nonprofits and retailers filed an appeal last week with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging a previous ruling th
November 15th, 2022
Conservationists, Fishermen, and Tribes Sue Over Fish Farming Slated for Federal Waters
Conservationists, Fishermen, and Tribes Sue Over Fish Farming Slated for Federal Waters
SEATTLE—Center for Food Safety (CFS), on behalf of itself and nine conservation, tribal, and fishing organizations, filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington yeste
November 3rd, 2022
State Legislators Oppose Approval of Genetically Engineered Mosquitos in California
State Legislators Oppose Approval of Genetically Engineered Mosquitos in California
Sacramento, CA—Today, members of the California legislature submitted a letter to the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), demanding the agency not approve the first-ever release of genetically e
October 13th, 2022
Superbugs in Stock Report Shows Grocery Stores Failing to Stop Antibiotic Overuse in Meat Supply Chains
Superbugs in Stock Report Shows Grocery Stores Failing to Stop Antibiotic Overuse in Meat Supply Chains
NEW YORK—Eight of the 12 largest U.S. supermarket companies, including Walmart and Trader Joe's, received an "F" on a new report card grading corporate policies regarding antibiotic usage in their pri
October 12th, 2022
Coalition Challenges Permit Allowing Wastewater from First-Ever Industrial Aquaculture Facility in Federal Waters
Coalition Challenges Permit Allowing Wastewater from First-Ever Industrial Aquaculture Facility in Federal Waters
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Center for Food Safety and six other organizations recently filed a petition challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's pollution discharge permit for Velella Epsilon, the
October 12th, 2022
Groups Sue EPA for Failing to Assess Real-World Harms of Pesticides
Groups Sue EPA for Failing to Assess Real-World Harms of Pesticides
SAN FRANCISCO—Four environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today over the agency's failure to assess the real-world impacts of pesticides in its approval process. Current E
October 11th, 2022
After Long Delay, Groups Sue EPA for Response on Factory Farm Water Pollution Rules
After Long Delay, Groups Sue EPA for Response on Factory Farm Water Pollution Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Environmental Protection Agency's failure to respond to a legal petition urging the agency to strengthen clean water rules governing factory farms has prompted a broad coalition o
October 11th, 2022
Groups Demand U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Protect Endangered Species from Enlist Herbicides
Groups Demand U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Protect Endangered Species from Enlist Herbicides
SAN FRANCISCO—Center for Food Safety (CFS) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) today announced plans to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for multiple alleged violation
October 4th, 2022
Local Farmer Groups Sue to Challenge Mega-Chicken Operation Permit
Local Farmer Groups Sue to Challenge Mega-Chicken Operation Permit
Linn County, Oregon—Today several Oregon-based farmer groups filed a state court challenge to the Oregon Department of Agriculture's (ODA) water quality permit granted to J-S Ranch, a mega-chicken pro
September 30th, 2022
Statement from Center for Food Safety and Food & Water Watch Regarding USDA's Dangerous Slaughterhouse Self-Inspection Program
Statement from Center for Food Safety and Food & Water Watch Regarding USDA's Dangerous Slaughterhouse Self-Inspection Program
Today, a federal judge ruled against advocates for safer meat processing in a case brought by Food & Water Watch, Center for Food Safety and the Humane Farming Association regarding implementation of
September 28th, 2022
New "Hero's Journey" Podcast Aims to Inspire Hope and Activism
New
SAN FRANCISCO—Is change possible? Can we make a difference? A new Center for Food Safety podcast launching Sept. 29 features inspiring stories of change-making activists who have answered YES. "The He
September 28th, 2022
EPA Refuses to Close Pesticide-Coated Seed Loophole That Kills Bees and Endangered Species
EPA Refuses to Close Pesticide-Coated Seed Loophole That Kills Bees and Endangered Species
SAN FRANCISCO—Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied a legal petition by Center for Food Safety (CFS), Pesticide Action Network of North America, and others, demanding that the a
September 21st, 2022
California Supreme Court Petition Denial Delivers Big Win for Bees and Pollinators
California Supreme Court Petition Denial Delivers Big Win for Bees and Pollinators
SACRAMENTO, CA—In a major win for imperiled bumblebees and other vital pollinators that help create much of our food, the California Supreme Court today rejected a petition for review submitted by agr
September 14th, 2022
Court Rules "QR" Codes Alone Unlawful for GMO Food Labeling
Court Rules
San Francisco, Calif.—A U.S. District Court has held that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s decision to allow genetically engineered (GMO) foods to only be labeled with a "QR" code was unlaw
September 13th, 2022
Statement on USDA National Organic Program Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
Statement on USDA National Organic Program Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, DC — The following is a statement from Senior Attorney Amy van Saun on the USDA National Organic Program Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Proposed Rule After 10 years of stakeholder